If you're scheduling a vision correction surgery like LASIK for yourself, you'll want to know how long does LASIK last? Several factors come into play, impacting the results. Although you can go for years without trouble, the timeline can vary. Here's what you must expect. Understanding...
Caring for your eyes after LASIK is crucial. The effort you put into your post-operative care makes all the difference in achieving optimal vision. After your LASIK procedure, your eyes will become extra sensitive. Wearing sunglasses after LASIK is one of the many ways to...
PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) and LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) are popular vision correction procedures. They modify the corneal tissues to fix the abnormalities distorting your vision. If you’re looking for an alternative to glasses and/or contact lenses, PRK or LASIK might be the solution. Both...
After you schedule your LASIK surgery, it's crucial that you prepare. Without question, LASIK in Atlanta is a safe and effective procedure to correct refractive errors and other eye problems. Making the necessary preparations can help ensure optimal results. Here's what to do before LASIK...
The fear of the unknown. Sometimes, it's worse than reality, especially when it comes to getting LASIK surgery. Friends and family can tell you how painless it is, and your doctor can show you the medical instruments, but until you know every detail, that tiny...
Refractive Lens Exchange (also known as PreLex®, Clear Lens Exchange, et al.) is a primarily Refractive Surgical procedure that can reduce or eliminate Presbyopia, Myopia, Hyperopia, and Astigmatism. Quite similar to a cataract operation, the eye's natural lens is removed and replaced by a synthetic, clear and soft plastic intraocular...
I imagine that depends on the "eye of the beholder." In Europe, wearing glasses is often considered a subtle sign of intelligence and education. But in the U.S., wearing glasses (especially in young people) is often seen as an impediment to a fully independent and...
By "farsighted" you probably mean "presbyopic." Nearsightedness (myopia) is where your vision is blurred at distance but typically good at near when not wearing glasses. As the natural lens hardens in middle age, it can no longer change shape so as to focus up close. If your distance vision...
Only negligibly -or not at all. The minification and greater distance away that an object appears when looking through a strong concave spectacle lens is a function of how far away from the eye you hold it. Technically, it is a matter of how far away from...
If you're considering laser eye surgery, you're probably wondering about the difference between LASIK and PRK/LASEK surgeries. Each of these methods has its benefits for particular patients and conditions. They all treat refractive vision errors, so which one is right for you? What Does Each Procedure...